06 February 2010

Super Bowl Sunday

It's true, I cried over a football game. I can't believe it's true, but there I was, unable to speak once I realized the Saints were headed to the Super Bowl. My son must have been a little confused at the great range of emotions he saw me experiencing - the yelling, the high fives, the growls and muttered expletives, and then the crying. At the same time, he's three, and that pretty much describes the rhythm of his day, so perhaps he just felt like we were finally in sync. Anyway, I'm proud, and I can't wait to do it all over again tomorrow.

If you're headed out to a Super Bowl party, or just want something great to serve, try these Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp. I found the recipe in Family Circle and it's not necessarily a New Orleans recipe, but we love shrimp, we love bacon, and we love anything with a kick (especially Garrett Hartley).

4. Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade. Put one piece of bacon on work surface. Place a shrimp at one end; tuck a jalapeno slice into curl of shrimp. Roll bacon up tightly to enclose filling, secure with a toothpick. Repeat, using all bacon, shrimp, and jalapenos.

5. Stir together mayonnaise, chili sauce, pickle relish, red pepper and 1 Tablespoon water in a small bowl.

Tip: I've prepped these ahead of time (the morning of the day I serve them), through Step 4. If you do this, just cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until you're ready to broil. Make the sauce ahead of time, too. It'll give the flavors time to come together.

I'm a professional magazine stylist and crafter, wife and mother and I live and create in New Orleans. I write about all the facets of my creative life here, both personal and professional, though like most Southerners, I reserve the right to digress.